2017 LEXUS RX200T key

5556-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●In the following cases, the interior lights and front personal lights may not respond as
normal.
• When water, dirt, etc., have adhered to the lens surface • When operated with a wet hand
• When wearing gloves, etc.
●Some functions can be customized. ( P. 740)
NOTICE
●Never remove the lens for the front interior light and front personal lights. Otherwise,
the lights will be damaged. If the lens ne ed to remove, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.

5576-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Open (press the button)
Unlock with the mechanical key
Lock with the mechanical key
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Push the knob.
Lift by hand to fully open the console box.
●The console box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Glove box
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Console box
●A pen can be stored in the pen holder on theunderside of the lid.
●Remove the tray to access a storage space
under the tray.

5716-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi compatible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory attached, it may not be pos-
sible to charge the portable device. If the portable device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remove the cover and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging
Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is reduced, press and hold the power supply swit ch of the wireless charger for 2 seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be reduced. When the frequency is
changed, the operation indicator light will blink (orange) 2 times.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be performed.
When a door is opened and closed, ch arging may be temporarily suspended.
●While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due to the pro- tection function of the portable device, wait until the portable device cools down and charge it again.
■Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P. 590

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Interior features
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NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:
●When a portable device is fully charged
●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable device
●When a portable device becomes hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging surface fac-
ing up
●When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or othe r facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in contact wi th, or is covered by any of the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that ha ve aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags •Coins• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehicle are being
used nearby.
If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate properly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Con-
tact any authorized Lexus dealer or repair er, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording media,close to the wireless charger while chargi ng. Otherwise, data may be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches, close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the cabin may
become high when parked in the su n, and cause damage to the device.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine is stopped.

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7Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................584
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior..................589
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................ 592
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................595
Hood ............................................... 597
Positioning a floor jack ............598
Engine compartment ............... 599
Tires ...................................................612
Tire inflation pressure .............. 629
Wheels ............................................ 631
Air conditioning filter ............... 633
Windshield wiper inserts ........ 636
Electronic key battery..............638
Checking and
replacing fuses .........................640
Light bulbs..................................... 643

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7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash, etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-perature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys, co ins, etc., cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped) Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop- erly.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

5857-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Note for a smart entry & start system
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more
separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car
wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry & start system. ( P. 169)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when th ey are hot, for example after driving for long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
• Remove any dirt, etc., from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that co ntain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be repaired. Contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

6097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
RX350/RX200t_EE_OM48F32E
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydr ogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
●The engine may not start. Follow the pr ocedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possible immedi-
ately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected and
reconnected, the vehicle will return the engi ne switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine switch beforedisconnecting the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery if the engine
switch mode prior to the battery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multip le attempts at all the methods above, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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